For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,169 students in Calhoun, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun, GA are Sonoraville Elementary School, Belwood Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Calhoun, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Gr: PK-K | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Calhoun, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Gr: 8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun, GA include Sonoraville Elementary School, Belwood Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calhoun?
4 public preschools are located in Calhoun.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun?
Calhoun public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Calhoun are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Calhoun include: Belwood Elementary School vs. Sonoraville Elementary School, Sonoraville Elementary School vs. Red Bud Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School vs. Sonoraville Elementary School
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